Which of the following is an example of avoidance conditioning?
A) missing a curfew and getting grounded for two weeks
B) getting an A on this psychology examination
C) taking an aspirin to get rid of a headache
D) taking the garbage out before your parents yell at you

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Taking the garbage out before your parents yell at you is an example of avoidance conditioning, where an individual learns to engage in a behavior in order to avoid a negative consequence (getting yelled at by parents).

Which of the Following Is an Example of Avoidance Conditioning